Coal Mining Accidents & Deaths
UK Coal Mining Accidents and Deaths 1900-1991 (1500-1899 coming shortly)
This database was compiled from data supplied mainly by Ian Winstanley, with additions from Ray Lawrence, NMRS Records and others
DEDICATION
This work stands as a testament to the men, women and children who worked the mines of Great Britain and to their families.
The work created a bond of trust and loyalty amongst them and a band of comradeship that forged the communities in which they lived and worked. It is a record of the true price of coal.
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
Ian Winstanley 2023
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| Surname | Forename | Year | Age | Mine/Quarry Name | Location | Occupation | Record ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAYLOR | John (injured) | 1936 | 17 | Stafford | Fenton | Haulage Hand | 74975 |
| TAYLOR | John (injured) | 1951 | 32 | Upton Heath Quarry | Dumper Driver | 74976 | |
| TAYLOR | John (injured) | 1957 | 44 | Wood | Haydock | Shotfirer | 74977 |
| TAYLOR | John Edward | 1908 | 41 | Maypole | Platt Bridge | Ropeman | 74978 |
| TAYLOR | John Ephraim | 1909 | 22 | Barrow | Worsbrough Park | Labourer | 74979 |
| TAYLOR | John Hamilton | 1940 | Busbiehead, No.3 Pit | Crosshouse | Fireclay Worker | 74980 | |
| TAYLOR | John Henry | 1921 | 59 | Crumpmeadow | Cinderford | 74981 | |
| TAYLOR | John Henry | 1938 | 45 | John Pit | Standish | Shotfirer | 74982 |
| TAYLOR | John James | 1939 | 53 | Hapton Valley | Hapton | Timber Striker | 74983 |
| TAYLOR | John Thomas | 1902 | 16 | Sherburn, Lady Durham Pit | Sherburn | Driver | 74984 |
| TAYLOR | John Thomas | 1908 | 32 | Millfield | West Bromwich | Loader | 74985 |
| TAYLOR | John Thomas (injured) | 1928 | 50 | Worsley Mesnes | Wigan | Collier | 74986 |
| TAYLOR | John W. | 1900 | 19 | Walker | Newcastle upon Tyne | Shifter | 74987 |
| TAYLOR | John W. | 1902 | 14 | Worsley Mesnes | Wigan | Lasher On | 74988 |
| TAYLOR | John Wiliam | 1913 | 20 | Wharncliffe Silkstone | Pilley | Trammer | 74989 |
| TAYLOR | John William | 1902 | 24 | Mickley | Mickley Square | Engineman | 74990 |
| TAYLOR | John William | 1921 | 40 | Stargate | Ryton | Hewer | 74991 |
| TAYLOR | Jonathan | 1942 | 50 | Brackley | Walkden | Collier | 74992 |
| TAYLOR | Joseph | 1901 | 46 | Ince Hall, East Pit | Ince-in-Makerfield | Shotlighter | 74993 |
| TAYLOR | Joseph | 1901 | 28 | West Auckland | Etherley | Engine Oiler | 74994 |
| TAYLOR | Joseph | 1914 | 51 | Horden | Horden | Stonemason | 74995 |
| TAYLOR | Joseph | 1922 | 55 | Chilton | Chilton | Wasteman | 74996 |
| TAYLOR | Joseph | 1950 | 42 | Creswell | Creswell | Face Timberman | 74997 |
| TAYLOR | Joseph | 1954 | Polquhairn | Drongan | Brusher | 74998 | |
| TAYLOR | Joseph (injured) | 1917 | 15 | Bankfield Quarry | Clitheroe | Horse Shunter | 74999 |